Cheranmadevi

Cheranmahadevi is a panchayat town in Tirunelveli district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

Etymology

The name "Cheranmahadevi" is combination of Three words "Cheran" + "Maha" + "Devi" (Translation: Cheran's daughter Devi).

Geography

It is located on the right side bank of the Thamirabarani River.

Canals

Kannadian canal is the first such canal in Thamirabarani river. Now the existing one is the third such canal according to report.

Demographics

Population

India census, Cheranmahadevi had a population of 16,320. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Cheranmahadevi has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 83% and female literacy of 71%. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Government and politics

Cheranmahadevi assembly constituency is part of Tirunelveli (Lok Sabha constituency)

Civic Administration

In Cheranmahadevi a sub collector office is located which was under the main control of Ambasamudram.

Culture/Cityscape

Tourist Attractions

It has a central government controlled archaeological temple named Bakthavachala vishnu temple which is considered to be a monument for its medieval carvings referring to the period of Chola and Pandiya kings.The temple was built in the year 1012-1044 A.D and devotees are allowed to worship on the day called Vidhivadha.

Transport

By Road

Cheranmahadevi is about 20 km from Tirunelveli by road and rail. Buses to Ambasamudram, Papanasam, Kalakkad, Tenkasi, Valliyur and Nagercoil are available from here.

References

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Cities and towns in Tirunelveli district